That feeling of mild fuzz on my teeth when my blood sugars are really high? I loathe that. Diabetes is the leading cause of my excessive dental hygiene obsession; I keep a tooth brush in my purse and I floss daily, and even though visits to the dentist are uncomfortable because of sensitive teeth, I go every damn time because…
“You’re early for your appointment!” The receptionist looked at me hopefully. “Less nervous this time?” (My track record as a nervous dental patient follows me everywhere.) “Yep. I’m early. And I have a babysitter this morning for my kid. I have to follow through now!” Over the last seven years or so, I’ve finally hit stride with my dentist visits. Very sensitive…